Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about building a show and running it on your Tesla. Still stuck? Check the step-by-step guide or reach out to us on social.
What is ThatTeslaLightshow?
It's a web app that builds custom light shows for your Tesla, synced to your music. You pick a song, our engine choreographs the lights (and optionally the doors, windows, and other closures) to the beat, and you export a file package you load onto a USB drive to run on your car.
How does it work?
Upload a song, preview your show in 3D in the browser, then export. You get a LightShow folder (a
.fseq sequence + your audio) to copy onto a USB drive. Plug it into your Tesla and start the show from the Toybox.Which Teslas are supported?
Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, and Cybertruck, running Tesla software v11.0 (2021.44.25) or newer. Shows are not model-specific — a single show runs on any supported vehicle, and each car performs the lights and closures it has.
Is it free?
You can build and preview shows for free, forever. Your first export is free. After that it's $2.99 per export, or you can subscribe to Creator for unlimited exports (and free community-show downloads). See pricing.
Do the doors and windows really move?
Yes — if you enable Auto-choreograph closures, the show can open and dance your doors, windows, mirrors, liftgate/frunk, and charge port to the music, staying within Tesla's published limits. Because these are physical movements, always make sure your car has clear space and keep people and objects away. You run shows at your own risk — see our Terms.
What music can I use?
Upload an MP3 or WAV (WAV is best). We automatically convert it to the 44.1 kHz WAV format Tesla needs so it stays perfectly in sync. You provide your own music — we don't supply songs, and you're responsible for having the rights to the audio you upload.
How do I load a show onto my Tesla?
Format a USB drive as exFAT or FAT32 (not NTFS), copy the LightShow folder to its root, plug it into a front USB or the glovebox port, then tap Toybox → Light Show → Schedule Show. Full walkthrough in the guide.
Can I share or buy community shows?
Yes. You can make your shows public in the community gallery, and acquire shows others have shared. When you add a community show to your library, it's tailored to your Tesla model automatically. Subscribers get community downloads free; otherwise it's $2.99.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Anytime, from your dashboard — you keep access through the end of your billing period.
It didn't work on my car — what should I check?
Make sure: your Tesla software is v11.0+; the USB is exFAT/FAT32 (not NTFS) with a base-level LightShow folder; the
.fseq and audio filenames match; and there's no TeslaCam folder on the drive. The guide covers formatting and common issues.Is my data safe?
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